Fuel Tanker Explosion in Haiti Kills 24, Injures 40

The blast occurred as residents attempted to collect leaking fuel, with many suffering severe burns.

The explosion happened near Miragoane, about 60 miles west of Port-au-Prince, after the tanker collided with another vehicle.
Prime Minister Garry Conille confirmed the death toll and stated that the government is organizing helicopter evacuations for the most critically injured.
Witnesses reported that the explosion occurred as people rushed to collect the leaking fuel despite warnings from the driver.
This incident mirrors a similar tragedy in 2021 in Cap-Haitien, where 60 people died under comparable circumstances.
Haiti is currently under a state of emergency due to ongoing violence and instability, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.